My other family is Fleetwood Mac. I don't need the money, but there's an emotional need for me to go on the road again. There's a love there; we're a band of brothers.
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Even in my really bad, drugged-out days, I didn't go away. I still toured, still did interviews. I never gave up the fight. That's why I'm who I am today, because I didn't leave. And I think I made the right choice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects perseverance and resilience despite facing personal struggles.
Stevie Nicks emphasizes the importance of persistence and commitment to one's passion even in the face of severe difficulties, such as substance abuse. By continuing to tour and engage with her career during tough times, she contributed to her identity and success, ultimately recognizing that her decision to stay true to her path was vital for her growth and achievements.
Themes
PerseveranceResilienceCommitmentIdentitySuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at a motivational speaking event to inspire individuals in recovery.
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All quotes →If you can find a passion at a young age, somewhere between fifteen and thirty, if you can find that passion, I can pretty much guarantee you that you can be sixty-five and still love that passion and still have a reason to dance out of bed and down the hall every morning.
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I'm going to be singing Dreams and Rhiannon when I'm 75 - and that's just fine with me. I just hope my chiffon doesn't get tangled in my rocking chair.
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When you grow up as a girl, the world tells you the things that you are supposed to be: emotional, loving, beautiful, wanted. And then when you are those things, the world tells you they are inferior: illogical, weak, vain, empty.
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Can the child within my heart rise above Can I sail through the changing ocean tides Can I handle the seasons of my life Well, I've been afraid of changing 'Cause I've built my life around you But time makes you get bolder Even children get older And I'm getting older too
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What has Rock and Roll ever done for us? Everything.
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